oil change

When your car breaks down, or you need to take it in for an oil change, it’s important to have a mechanic who is going to be able to work on your car in a timely and efficient manner. When you drive away after having your car serviced, you should feel confident that you’re going to be able to make it home or back to the office without any problems. At Clarke’s Discount in Aloha, we pride our…Read More

At Clarke’s Discount in Aloha, our mechanics know how to work on a variety of Asian and domestic vehicles, and they’re always happy to help however they can. If you’ve been driving your car for a while without bringing it in for an oil change or routine service, then take the time to schedule an appointment today. The last thing we want is for you to be driving down the road and for somethin…Read More

Whether you drive a car with a manual or an automatic transmission, it’s important to make sure that the transmission is in great shape at all times. At Clarke’s Discount in Aloha, our certified mechanics can take a look at your car whenever you need us to, and if you’ve noticed that your transmission is “slipping,” or you’re having trouble shifting, then bring your vehicle to use righ…Read More

Spring is finally here, and your first priority may be to take a few days off and hit the road. At Clarke’s Discount in Aloha, our mechanics can make sure your car or truck is ready for the long trip ahead of you. There are some things that should be checked before you leave for your trip, and failing to do so could leave you stranded in the middle of nowhere! 1. Oil Change If it’s been some t…Read More

If you have ever seen someone stopped on the side of the Tualatin Highway with the hood up and streams of steam bellowing out of it, there’s a good chance it’s a problem with the radiator. The radiator is just one part of the cooling system in your car, which, even though it’s winter outside, still needs to function in order to keep your car running. However, when there’s a problem with th…Read More

We’ve all been there. Whether we leave the lights on or left the battery on with the engine off, a dead battery is a sure way of messing up a schedule and putting a big dent in the day. A dead battery means trying to wave down another vehicle who hopefully has jumper cables, calling a friend, or a car service who can come give your car a jump. Either way, you’ll need to know how to jump the ca…Read More

When you drive, you get in the car, turn the ignition, put the car in drive, and go. With a working car, there’s not much beyond that. But one thing that is absolutely essential in a properly functioning and safe car is the brake system. Traveling on the highway or through a residential area, if your brakes aren’t working efficiently, it can cause serious damage. Heading into the winter weathe…Read More

Fall has been around for a while and November is coming up, which means the days are getting shorter and colder, and the nights are getting icy, leaving a shell over your car’s windshield. There are many struggles that we fight against during these cold months, waiting for the car to warm up or chipping away at the ice, driving through the snow, worrying about ice on the roads, and hoping the he…Read More

Even those with many years of experience in car repairs can be fooled by different engine sounds. To make matters more difficult, sometimes minor or innocent-sounding engine noises may signal a severe problem, while a loud, scary thud might be fixed with a twenty dollar part. Clarke’s Discount automotive services in Aloha knows there is one thing that is certain! You shouldn’t ignore car engin…Read More

No matter what you drive, when you go in for repairs or service, you want the job done right. The following advice from Clarke’s Discount automotive services in Aloha should take much of the guesswork out of finding the right repair shop. Don’t just blindly drop off your vehicle at the nearest shop and hope for the best. Follow these steps for the best results. Read your owner’s manual to be…Read More